DDSP Shipping Boxes
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution is seeking proposals for a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order for shipping boxes at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, PA (DDSP). This acquisition is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside. The solicitation close date has been extended to April 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for 10" x 12" x 2" I.D. corrugated fiberboard shipping boxes. Key specifications include:
- Type: Domestic, single wall, regular slotted box (RSC) (0201), C-flute designation.
- Construction: Glued, overlapped box joint (not less than 1-1/4"), four flaps top and bottom with outer flaps meeting with a ¼" gap.
- Strength: 175 pounds per square inch (Mullen Test) bursting strength.
- Capacity: Maximum weight of carton and contents not to exceed 50 pounds.
- Compliance: Must comply with ASTM D5118/D5118M and current changes.
- Marking: Box maker's seal, material number on the long flap (visible when closed), and marking in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
- Packaging: Quantity per bundle is 25ea.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order.
- Period of Performance: Delivery required within 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Place of Performance: DLA Distribution Susquehanna, PA (New Cumberland, PA 17070).
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15).
- NAICS Code: 322211 (Paperboard Container Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1250 Employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 23, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to samuel.tustin@dla.mil. Facsimile and hard copy submissions will not be accepted.
- Quote Acceptance: Prices must be held firm for 30 calendar days from the quote receipt date.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the responsible quoter offering the total lowest price and complying with terms and conditions. Past performance will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.
- Requirements: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Invoicing and payment will be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
Amendments & Notes
An amendment extended the solicitation close date and provided answers to vendor questions, including clarifications on specific requirements related to box type, blind spots, and labeling. Offerors should review the latest amendment for full details.